Netbak Replicator

I – FAQ About Netbak Replicator:

II – Netbak replicator: Before Starting

III – Auto-Backup (Realtime Data Backup)

IV – Schedule Backup

V – Instant Backup

VI – Instant Restore

VII – Can I Configure The File Types To Be Skipped During Backup?

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 I – FAQ About Netbak Replicator:

About Netbak Replicator:

Netbak Replicator is A Client base Free software comes with Qnap. You can backup you clients datas easly with a few steps -including their outlook and working programs-. Also you can schecule backup time, and you can isntall it all of your clients computers free.

Netbak Replicator Download Link;

http://www.qnap.com/useng/index.php?lang=en-us&sn=888&c=1655&sc=6711

Advantages:

+You can backup datas instantly, or daily, or every week or every hour. Also, you dont have to select Qnap as target, you can backup datas from C drive to D drive.

+It has Incremantal backup option, so only backup changed files.

+You can backup working world / excel files, or your outlook

Disadvantages :

+It doesnt work as Service base, and client copmuters must be online to backup. Ofcourse Software has an option “shut down computer after backup completes”.

+It doesnt work like Acronis or Norton, so It doesnt have Image base backup feature.

Must I have a Qnap to use Netbak Replicator to backup my Files?

Nope, you can backup your datas from your computer to Another Local Drive (from C to D drive) or Another Brand NAS  / Network device,

Can I backup my files over WAN?

Yes, you can backup your files if you give real IP to your NAS device.

Can I backup my Outlook?

The NetBak Replicator software supports data backup of computer drives, mail data (Outlook*, Outlook Express, Windows Mail), Documents, Desktop, Favorites, and Fonts. Select the folders and files to be backed up. Then click Next.

 *The NetBak Replicator software can back up all active personal folder files (PST files) only from Microsoft Outlook located in your computer drives or any network drives.

My Clients Has 40 Gb data on each computers. Must I copy them everyday?

Nope, Qnap use Incremental backup. After the first time data backup, NetBak Replicator only copies the changed files since the last backup.

Can clients log-out while backup?

Nope. Computer and user must be online for backup. Netbak Replicator is not a service base backup feature. But, you can set netbak Replicator “Shut Down computer when Backup finish”

Can ı backup My files realtime?

Yes, please check Netbak replicator “Auto backup” Feature;

I want Netbak Replicator to create folders and backup my files for every Monday, every week and every mounth to different folders on Qnap, is it possable?

You can do this with “Cobian Backup” which is totalty free and works perfect with Qnap. It create folders automaticly for everyday. Check this screenshot;

If you want to do this with Netbak Replicator, answer is no. But Qnap doestn support this directly. To do this, first Create these 3 folders on Qnap;

Monday Backup

Weekly Backup

Mounthly Backup

Now use Netbak replicator “Advance Backup” feature, and create 3 different schecule for each folder.

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II – Netbak replicator: Before Starting

First, Download & Install Netbak Replicator;

The NetBak Replicator software supports “Simple Mode” and “Advanced Mode” for data backup and restore. For simple configuration, you can select “Instant Backup” and “Instant Restore”. To use advanced options such as auto-backup, schedule backup and filter settings, select “Advanced Mode” or “Options”.

 

Instant Backup	Back up data to the destination instantly.
Instant Restore	Restore data to the destination instantly.
Advanced Mode	Advanced function of NetBak Replicator, such as auto-backup, schedule backup and NetBak Replicator management.
Options	Option panel contains Activity History, Filter Settings, Advanced Options, One Touch Action Settings*, Secure Disk Management*, and Drive Initialization*. Advanced Options opens up the control panel for Startup Settings, Backup Settings for Opened Files, and E-Mail Notifications.

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III – Auto-Backup  (Realtime Data Backup)

The NetBak Replicator software supports automatic backup of the computer drives, My Documents, Desktop, and Favorites to QNAP QBack devices, local or external disk drives, or network shares. When source files are added, modified or deleted, the changes will be synchronized with the destination automatically.

Note: Incremental backup is used for this feature. After the first time data backup, NetBak Replicator only copies the changed files since the last backup.

 

 Simply select files you want to backup at left side, and select where you want to backup tour datas from right side. After pressing “Start Auto backup”, process will start to backup datas instantly.

Options:

Function	Description
Source	Select the files and folders for automatic backup.
Destination	Select the destination drive to back up the data to. The destination can be a QNAP QBack device, a local or an external disk drive, or a network share.
Clear Logs	Mouse over the log to view the details. To clear the logs, click “Clear Logs”.
Options	Click “Options” and select to view all event logs or view warning and error logs only.
Save As	To save the backup information, click “Save As” to save the logs as *.log file.
Start Auto-Backup/Stop	To execute automatic backup, click “Start Auto-Backup”. If the files have never been backed up before, the backup will start automatically. The backup logs and the status will be displayed. Click “Stop” to disable the auto-backup.
Simple Mode	Return to Simple Mode.
Load Logs	To view the previously saved logs, click “Load Log” and select the log file.
Close	Close NetBak Replicator.

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IV – Schedule Backup

The NetBak Replicator software supports schedule backup to back up specified files and folders from your computer to QNAP QBack devices, local or external disk drives, or network shares daily, weekly or monthly.

Function	Description
Source	Select the folders and files for schedule backup.
Destination	Select the destination drive to back up the data to. The destination can be a QNAP QBack device, a local or an external disk drive, or a network share.
Start time and Frequency Setting	Specify the start date and time of the backup schedule. Click “Frequency Settings” to set the schedule settings. Select “Repeat on selected day” and specify the backup schedule. If the option is disabled, the backup schedule will execute once only.
Backup Schedule	The backup schedules are shown on this list. You can create maximum 16 backup schedules.
Add	After choosing source, destination and set duration, click “ADD” and the action to the job list
Remove	Choose the job from the job list and click “Remove” to delete the selected job.
Save	To change a backup schedule, select a schedule on the list and click Frequency Settings. After changing the settings, click “Save”. Click “OK” to confirm the changes or “No” to cancel.
Logs	View the backup logs.
Start Schedule/Stop	Choose a backup schedule and click “Start Schedule” to enable the schedule.   To stop a backup schedule, click “Stop”.
Simple Mode	Return to Simple Mode
Load Logs	To view previously saved logs, click “Load Logs” and select the log file.
Close	Close NetBak Replicator.

 

V – Instant Backup

To use instant backup, click (Instant Backup).

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VI – Instant Restore

1. To restore data by the NetBak Replicator software, click (Instant Restore).

2. Select the data source, the user and computer, and specify the files or folders to restore. Then click “Next”. If the data source is a network share or an external drive, make sure it is available.

3. Select the restore location and the action to take when a restore file is different from the original file. Click “Start” to begin restore.

4. When restore completes, a summary will be shown. Click “OK” to continue.

5. Click “Details” to view the restore information, or click “Finish” to exit.

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VII – Can I Configure The File Types To Be Skipped During Backup?

Yes,  you can configure the file types to be skipped during backup or restore from options -> Filter Setting;

If you need help, please contact with Qnapsupport

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